Many local businesses are offering free or discounted items to active duty or veterans in honor of their service.

Specials in honor of Veterans Day include:

- Applebees - Veterans and active duty military receive a free meal from a limited menu on Veterans Day, which is Monday, Nov. 11. Deal is good for dine-in only. Beverages and gratuity not included.

- Chili’s – Veterans and active duty can get a free entrée all day from a special limited menu on Monday.

- Denny’s - Active, inactive and retired military personnel can get free all-you-can-eat pancakes on Veterans Day nationwide with a valid ID.

- Golden Corral – Golden Corral Restaurants’ Military Appreciation free dinner will be available Monday from 4 to 9 p.m. Military retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard and Reserves are all welcome.

- Home Depot – Offers a 10-percent discount to all veterans on Monday.

- Lowe’s – Offers a 10-percent discount to all veterans on Monday. The offer is available in stores only.

- National Parks – Veterans can visit more than 100 national parks for free through Monday.

- Red Roof Inn – Red Roof Inn is offering 15 percent off to veterans, active duty military and their families at more than 350 properties nationwide in the month of November.